The Extended Mind: From Theory of the Firm to Google

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Explore the evolution of the Extended Mind theory, from the Theory of the Firm to how Google and smartphones act as external memory in a human-technology partnership.

The Extended Mind: From Theory of the Firm to Google

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2011-08 - Google Effects on Memory (Sparrow et al).pdf
1976-10 - Theory of the Firm (Jensen & Meckling).pdf
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Gennemgang af de tre kilder: 'Google Effects on Memory' (Sparrow et al.), 'Theory of the Firm' (Jensen & Meckling), og 'The Extended Mind' (Clark & Chalmers). Start med den ældste artikel først. Fokusér på hovedpointerne, forbindelserne mellem dem, og hvordan teorierne udvikler sig over tid og bygger videre på hinanden.

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